Two Bayfront Buildings on Vanderbilt Lagoon, a Short Walk from the Beach
Chateau Vanderbilt is a low-rise enclave of two three-story buildings at 9101 and 9103 Vanderbilt Drive, set on the west-facing water of Vanderbilt Lagoon just north of Vanderbilt Beach Road. Deeded docks convey with select residences, and the sand at Vanderbilt Beach is within walking distance — a combination that rarely comes together at this scale in North Naples.
Chateau Vanderbilt at a Glance
| Address | 9101 and 9103 Vanderbilt Drive, Naples, FL 34108 |
| Year Built | 1990 |
| Residences | 26 residences across two three-story buildings |
| Floor Plans | 2 bedrooms / 2 baths, approx. 1,221 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms / 2 baths, approx. 1,486 sq. ft. |
| Waterfront | West-facing frontage on Vanderbilt Lagoon |
| Boating | Deeded docks, several with lifts, convey with select residences |
| Amenities | Bayfront heated pool, spa, sun deck, elevators, gated entry |
| Parking | Assigned under-building parking |
| Pet Policy | With association approval |
| Leasing | 30-day minimum; limited leases per year |
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Residences and Boating
Two floor plans define the building: a two-bedroom of roughly 1,221 square feet and a three-bedroom of roughly 1,486 square feet, each opening to a screened lanai that looks west across the lagoon. Because the buildings sit low and face the water directly, sunset light carries straight into the living areas — the reason owners here rarely trade down the view for a higher floor elsewhere. Interiors vary widely; several residences have been taken to the studs and rebuilt with quartzite, custom cabinetry and continuous tile from the lanai through the main living space. Floor plans are available on request.
Boating is the quiet draw. Docks at Chateau Vanderbilt are deeded and convey with the residences that own them rather than being assigned by the association, so availability depends entirely on what is on the market at a given moment. Several accommodate boats in the low-thirty-foot range and a number carry lifts. From the lagoon, the run to the Gulf is north through the Vanderbilt waterway system and out at Wiggins Pass; bridge clearance along the route sets the practical ceiling on vessel height, so it is worth confirming the specific dock and the route for the boat you intend to keep.
The Vanderbilt Drive Location
Chateau Vanderbilt sits on the bay side of Vanderbilt Drive a short distance north of Vanderbilt Beach Road, which puts the public beach access, the Ritz-Carlton Naples and the Turtle Club within a walk or a two-minute drive. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is a few minutes north for the quieter stretch of sand, and Mercato’s dining and shopping sit just inland at Vanderbilt Beach Road and U.S. 41. Waterside Shops and Artis—Naples are a short drive south.
For buyers weighing the Vanderbilt Beach market, Chateau Vanderbilt occupies a specific niche: bay frontage and a deeded dock at a fraction of what Gulf-front square footage commands a block west, in a building small enough that owners know one another. It appeals to boaters who want the beach nearby without the scale, assessments or rental turnover of a high-rise.
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Building details, association rules and dock availability are believed accurate but are not guaranteed and are subject to change. Verify all information with the association and through your own due diligence.
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